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Role Transition-LPN (NUR 116)

Term: 2011-2012 Spring Semester

Faculty

Ann Sylvester
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Linda D Morin
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Patricia Richards
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Anne M Schuettinger
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Elizabeth C Moorhouse
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Michelle Ramsey
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Kathleen M McManus
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Schedule

Mon, 10:00 AM - 1:55 PM (2/6/2012 - 2/6/2012) Location: CMCC KIRK 229
Mon, 8:00 AM - 1:55 PM (2/13/2012 - 3/19/2012) Location: CMCC KIRK 229
Fri, 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM (3/22/2012 - 3/22/2012) Location: CMCC KIRK 229
Fri, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM (3/30/2012 - 4/27/2012) Location: OFC HOSP

Description

NUR 116 Role Transition - LPN
3 Credits (1 Lecture 0 Lab 2 Clinical)
7 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture, 6 Hrs. Clinical) *15 wks
This course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse with the role transition to professional role of the associate degree nursing student. The emphasis in this course includes application of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of outcomes in the provision of holistic care to patients with common, well defined health problems. Major focus areas for the student include practice of the role of the student nurse, development of assessment skills, nursing care planning, communication with patients and families, generation of clinical judgments related to patient’s assessed needs,
increasing proficiency with nursing skills, patient teaching, and identification of student’s own learning needs. Prerequisites: Completion of an approved Practical Nursing Program and current Maine LPN license and ENG 101, or ENG 105, BIO 115 and 116; Co-requisites: PS